/* ============================================================
   GEORAN SOLUTIONS LIMITED — Main Stylesheet
   Theme: Gold (#C9A84C) + Deep Blue (#0A1F44)
   Fonts: Playfair Display + DM Sans
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --gold:        #C9A84C;
    --gold-light:  #E2C27D;
    --gold-dark:   #A8872E;
    --deep-blue:   #0A1F44;
    --mid-blue:    #162E5A;
    --soft-blue:   #1E3D6E;
    --white:       #FFFFFF;
    --off-white:   #F8F7F4;
    --light-gray:  #F0EEE9;
    --text-dark:   #111827;
    --text-muted:  #6B7280;
    --border:      rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
    --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(10,31,68,0.08);
    --shadow-md:   0 8px 32px rgba(10,31,68,0.14);
    --shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(10,31,68,0.20);
    --radius:      8px;
    --radius-lg:   16px;
    --radius-xl:   24px;
    --transition:  0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ── RESET & BASE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ── TOPBAR ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.topbar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar-contacts a,
.topbar-socials a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    margin-right: 18px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.topbar-contacts a:hover,
.topbar-socials a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.topbar-contacts a i,
.topbar-socials a i { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--gold); }
.topbar-socials a { margin-right: 12px; }

/* ── NAVBAR ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-navbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.site-navbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* ── Brand with logo image ───────────────────────────────── */
.navbar-brand-custom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* When a logo image is uploaded */
.nav-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 200px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* Fallback icon brand (no logo) */
.brand-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), var(--mid-blue));
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10,31,68,0.25);
}
.fa-spin-slow {
    animation: spinSlow 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spinSlow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.brand-text-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.brand-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    line-height: 1.1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Nav links ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--deep-blue);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

/* CTA button */
.nav-cta { margin-left: 6px; }
.btn-cta {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--deep-blue) !important;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all var(--transition) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.btn-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.btn-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(201,168,76,0.45) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}
.btn-cta i { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.btn-cta:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── Mobile toggle ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── Responsive navbar ───────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .nav-links a { padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 0.83rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 280px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 90px 28px 32px;
        gap: 4px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transition: right var(--transition);
        z-index: 999;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .nav-links.open { right: 0; }
    .nav-links li { width: 100%; }
    .nav-links a { width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .nav-cta { width: 100%; margin-top: 12px; margin-left: 0; }
    .btn-cta {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 13px 20px !important;
    }

    /* Overlay behind drawer */
    .nav-links.open::before {
        content: '';
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(10,31,68,0.4);
        z-index: -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nav-logo-img {
        height: 42px;
        max-width: 160px;
    }
    .nav-inner { height: 64px; }
}


/* ── SECTION UTILITIES ───────────────────────────────────── */
.section-pad { padding: 90px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 60px 0; }

.section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 32px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    display: inline-block;
}
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    border-color: var(--gold-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
}
.btn-outline-gold {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}
.btn-blue {
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--deep-blue);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-blue:hover {
    background: var(--mid-blue);
    border-color: var(--mid-blue);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ── HERO SLIDER ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 620px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
}
.hero-slides { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; }
.hero-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-bg { transform: scale(1); }
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(10,31,68,0.88) 0%,
        rgba(10,31,68,0.65) 50%,
        rgba(10,31,68,0.30) 100%
    );
}
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-text { max-width: 660px; }
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease both;
}
.hero-badge i { color: var(--gold); }

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.2s ease both;
}
.hero-title .gold { color: var(--gold); }

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.35s ease both;
}
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.5s ease both;
}
.hero-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}
.hero-dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hero-dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
.hero-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-arrow:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-blue); }
.hero-arrow-prev { left: 24px; }
.hero-arrow-next { right: 24px; }

/* ── STATS BAR ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}
.stats-bar-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.stat-item {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    position: relative;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07); }
.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}
.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.stat-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ── SERVICES SECTION ────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.12), rgba(201,168,76,0.06));
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}
.service-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
}
.service-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.service-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 14px; }

/* ── WHY CHOOSE US ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-section { background: var(--white); }
.why-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
}
.why-img-main {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.why-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 480px; object-fit: cover; }
.why-badge-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 22px 26px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.why-badge-float .num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}
.why-badge-float .lbl { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }
.why-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0; }
.why-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.why-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why-list-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.why-list-text strong { display: block; color: var(--deep-blue); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.why-list-text span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── PROJECTS GRID ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.projects-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.project-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.project-img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.75);
}
.project-card:hover .project-img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
    filter: brightness(0.5);
}
.project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,31,68,0.92) 0%, transparent 60%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 28px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.project-cat {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.project-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.project-client {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-top: 6px;
}
.project-hover-info {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    margin-top: 14px;
}
.project-card:hover .project-hover-info {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--deep-blue); overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.testimonials-section .section-desc  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.testimonials-section .section-label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.testi-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
.testi-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.testi-card {
    min-width: calc(33.333% - 20px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.testi-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.testi-quote {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.testi-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testi-avatar {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--mid-blue);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.testi-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold-light); margin-top: 2px; }
.testi-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.testi-nav { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; }
.testi-btn {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testi-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-blue); }

/* ── PARTNERS MARQUEE ────────────────────────────────────── */
.partners-section { background: var(--off-white); overflow: hidden; padding: 60px 0; }
.partners-track-outer { overflow: hidden; }
.partners-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}
.partners-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.partner-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    min-width: 220px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
}
.partner-item:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }
.partner-logo-wrap {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.partner-logo-wrap img { width: 36px; height: 36px; object-fit: contain; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.partner-logo-wrap i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.partner-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--deep-blue); }

/* ── NEWS CARDS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.news-section { background: var(--white); }
.news-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); }
.news-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; height: 220px; }
.news-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.news-card:hover .news-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.news-body { padding: 26px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.news-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.news-title { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--deep-blue); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
.news-excerpt { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; }
.news-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray); }
.news-date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.news-read-more { margin-left: auto; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-dark); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.news-read-more:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── CTA SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue) 0%, var(--mid-blue) 60%, var(--soft-blue) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 90px 0;
}
.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px; right: -80px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; }
.cta-title { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.cta-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── TESTIMONIAL FORM ────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-form-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.testi-form-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── FORM STYLES ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-control-custom {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    border: 1.5px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}
.form-control-custom:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}
.form-control-custom::placeholder { color: #9CA3AF; }
textarea.form-control-custom { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.star-rating { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-direction: row-reverse; justify-content: flex-end; }
.star-rating input { display: none; }
.star-rating label { font-size: 1.6rem; color: #D1D5DB; cursor: pointer; transition: color var(--transition); }
.star-rating label:hover,
.star-rating label:hover ~ label,
.star-rating input:checked ~ label { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ─────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), var(--mid-blue));
    padding: 90px 0 70px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -100px; top: -100px;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.1), transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.page-hero-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.breadcrumb-custom { margin-top: 20px; }
.breadcrumb-custom a { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.breadcrumb-custom span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0 8px; }
.breadcrumb-custom .current { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ── ABOUT PAGE ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.07), rgba(10,31,68,0.04));
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    font-style: italic;
}
.value-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.value-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.value-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.value-title { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--deep-blue); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.cert-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin-top: 32px; }
.cert-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.cert-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.cert-item i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.cert-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--deep-blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cert-item span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.team-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); }
.team-img-wrap { height: 240px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--light-gray); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.team-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.team-img-wrap i { font-size: 4rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.team-body { padding: 24px; }
.team-name { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--deep-blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-pos { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.team-bio { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px;
    height: 100%;
    color: var(--white);
}
.contact-info-card h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12); align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact-info-val { font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.contact-info-val a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.contact-info-val a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-form-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 44px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

/* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer { background: var(--deep-blue); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.footer-top { padding: 80px 0 60px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12); }
.footer-brand .footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-brand .brand-name { color: var(--white); }
.footer-brand .brand-tag  { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.footer-about { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-socials a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-blue); }
.footer-heading { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.87rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: all var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.footer-links a i { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gold); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 0.87rem; }
.footer-contact-list i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-list a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-cert-badges { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; }
.cert-badge {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.footer-bottom { padding: 22px 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin: 0; }

/* ── CHATBOT ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.chatbot-bubble {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px; right: 32px;
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.chatbot-bubble:hover { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg); }
.chat-ping {
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px; right: 4px;
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    background: #22C55E;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    animation: pingAnim 1.8s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pingAnim {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.4; }
}
.chatbot-window {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 104px; right: 32px;
    width: 360px;
    max-height: 520px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 9999;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(16px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform-origin: bottom right;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.chatbot-window.open { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.chat-header {
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.chat-header-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.chat-avatar {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.chat-header-info strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.chat-header-info small { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.chat-close { background: none; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; padding: 4px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.chat-close:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.chat-body { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.chat-msg { display: flex; }
.chat-msg.bot { justify-content: flex-start; }
.chat-msg.user { justify-content: flex-end; }
.msg-bubble {
    max-width: 78%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.chat-msg.bot .msg-bubble { background: var(--off-white); color: var(--text-dark); border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.chat-msg.user .msg-bubble { background: var(--deep-blue); color: var(--white); border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; }
.chat-suggestions { padding: 10px 16px; display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray); }
.chat-suggestions button {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.chat-suggestions button:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-blue); border-color: var(--gold); }
.chat-input-area { display: flex; padding: 14px; gap: 10px; border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray); }
.chat-input-area input {
    flex: 1;
    border: 1.5px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.chat-input-area input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
#chatSend {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    border: none;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
#chatSend:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); }

/* ── BACK TO TOP ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px; left: 32px;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 9997;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-blue); }

/* ── PAGE-SPECIFIC: SERVICES ─────────────────────────────── */
.services-filter { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.filter-btn {
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid #E5E7EB;
    background: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-blue); }

/* ── CAREERS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.job-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.job-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.job-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(10,31,68,0.06); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--deep-blue); font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.job-title { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--deep-blue); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.job-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.job-badge { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 50px; background: rgba(10,31,68,0.07); color: var(--deep-blue); }
.job-badge.type { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.job-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.job-deadline { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 12px; }
.job-deadline span { color: #EF4444; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── GALLERY ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
.gallery-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10,31,68,0.6);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-overlay i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 2rem; }

/* ── LIGHTBOX ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.93);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.lightbox img { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 88vh; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px; right: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-blue); }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes counterUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}


/* ── NAVBAR LOGO IMAGE ───────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-logo-img {
    height: 46px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── HERO SLIDER — full cover, no overlap ────────────────── */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 580px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
}

/* The wrapper holds ALL slides stacked on top of each other */
.hero-slides-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Each slide sits absolutely filling the entire section */
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s ease, visibility 1s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Background image — fills the slide completely */
.hero-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-bg {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Fallback gradient when no image is uploaded */
.hero-slide-bg--fallback {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue) 0%, var(--mid-blue) 60%, var(--soft-blue) 100%) !important;
}

/* Dark overlay so text is always readable */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.85) 0%,
        rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.55) 55%,
        rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.25) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content sits above overlay */
.hero-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-text {
    max-width: 660px;
}

.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── HERO ARROWS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    background: rgba(10,31,68,0.45);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hero-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
}
.hero-arrow-prev { left: 20px; }
.hero-arrow-next { right: 20px; }

/* ── HERO DOTS ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-dots-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 80vw;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    padding: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ── HERO COUNTER ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-counter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(10,31,68,0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ── HERO BADGE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease both;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.2s ease both;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 560px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.35s ease both;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.5s ease both;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-arrow { display: none; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }
    .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-actions .btn-gold,
    .hero-actions .btn-outline-gold { justify-content: center; }
    .nav-logo-img { height: 38px; }
}

/* ── ALERTS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alert { border-radius: var(--radius); border: none; padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.alert-success { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1); color: #166534; }
.alert-danger  { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1);  color: #991B1B; }
.alert-warning { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.1); color: #92400E; }
.alert-info    { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.1); color: #1E40AF; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; right: -100%;
        width: 280px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 80px 32px 32px;
        gap: 4px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transition: right var(--transition);
        z-index: 999;
    }
    .nav-links.open { right: 0; }
    .nav-links a { width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .nav-cta { width: 100%; margin-top: 16px; }
    .btn-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .stats-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .testi-card { min-width: calc(50% - 14px); }
    .why-badge-float { position: static; margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block; }
    .hero-arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-pad { padding: 60px 0; }
    .topbar-contacts a:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
    .stats-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .testi-card { min-width: 88%; }
    .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
    .testi-form-card { padding: 30px 22px; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .chatbot-window { width: calc(100vw - 32px); right: 16px; }
    .chatbot-bubble { right: 16px; bottom: 20px; }
    .back-to-top { left: 16px; bottom: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-actions .btn-gold,
    .hero-actions .btn-outline-gold { justify-content: center; }
    .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}